Sneakers (Mexico) in Spanish

Sneakers (Mexico) in Spanish is los tenis. You can also say las zapatillas deportivas.

tenis is masculine and plural, so it takes los: los tenis.

In English, los tenis means sneakers (Mexico).

Sneakers (Mexico) in Spanish is tenis (TEH-nees), or zapatillas deportivas. It's masculine and plural: los tenis.

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How do you say sneakers (Mexico) in Spanish?

Sneakers (Mexico) in Spanish is los tenis. You can also say las zapatillas deportivas.

How do you pronounce tenis?

Say it TEH-nees. The syllable in capitals is stressed: TEH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.

Is tenis masculine or feminine in Spanish?

tenis is masculine and plural, so it takes los: los tenis.

What does tenis mean in English?

In English, los tenis means sneakers (Mexico).

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Updated 22 October 2026 · Pronunciation guides use Latin American Spanish.